American University, Washington DC

Highlights

American University is a private institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,123, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 84 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. American University's ranking in the 2019 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 78. Its tuition and fees are $48,459 (2018-19).

Students at American University benefit from the school's location in the political hub of the nation. Washington, D.C., is a playground for the politically and socially oriented with its countless museums, restaurants, clubs and year-round events.

The university, located in a suburban pocket of northwest Washington, is close to a stop on the D.C.-area Metrorail transit system. Rides downtown take about 15 minutes. Students at American have been rated among the most politically active in the nation, and there are more than 200 student clubs and organizations on campus. The school also has a sizeable Greek system, with about 30 fraternities and sororities. Alumni include former administration National Economic Council Director Gary Cohn, Judge Judy’s, Judith Sheindlin, and actress Goldie Hawn.

QS World Ranking #541-550

Student Population: 13,346
Undergraduate Population: 7,900
Student to Faculty Ratio: 12

Total Annual Cost: $64,234
In-State Tuition: $45,808
Out-of-State Tuition: $45,808

Percent on Financial Aid: 82%
Average Grant Aid Received (FT/First-Time): $27,760
Percent Admitted: 26%

SAT Composite Range: 1150-1340
ACT Composite Range: 26-31

Programs

Accounting (BA/BS)

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Accounting MA/MS (Master Degree)

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African American and African Diaspora Studies BA

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Agile Project Management MS, SPEXS

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American Studies BA

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Analytics MS, KOGOD (Master Degree)

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Anthropology BA

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Applied Chemistry MS (Master Degree)

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Applied Mathematics

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Arabic Studies / Arab World Studies

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Arts Management MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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Asian Studies, BA

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Audio Production (BA)

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Audio Technology BA

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Audio Technology MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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Biochemistry, BS

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Biology BA / BS

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Biology MA, MS (Master Degree)

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Business and Entertainment BS

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Chemistry BA/BS

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Chemistry: Clinical Biochemistry MS, CAS (Master Degree)

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Communication Studies

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Computational Science BS

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Computer Science BA / BS

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Computer Science: Applied Computer Science MS, CAS (Master Degree)

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Computer Science: Data Science MS, CAS (Master Degree)

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Computer Science: Game and Computational Media MS, CAS (Master Degree)

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Creative Writing MFA (Master Degree)

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Dance

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Data Science MS (Master Degree)

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Data Science MS (Master Degree)

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Development Management MS, SIS (Master Degree)

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Early Childhood Education (Master Degree)

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Economics: Applied Economics MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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Economics: Development Economics MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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Economics: Financial Economic Policy MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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Economics: Gender Analysis in Economics MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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Educational Policy and Leadership MS (Master Degree)

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Elementary Education

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English for Speakers of Other Languages MAT, CAS (Master Degree)

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Environmental Science BA/BS

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Environmental Science MS (Master Degree)

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Environmental Studies

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Ethics, Peace and Human Rights MA, CAS, SIS (Master Degree)

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Film and Media Arts BA

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Film and Media Arts MA, SOC (Master Degree)

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Finance (MS) (Master Degree)

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Foreign Language and Communication Media BA

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French Studies BA

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French/Europe: Language and Area Studies BA

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Game Design MA, SOC (Master Degree)

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Games and Interactive Media MFA, SOC (Master Degree)

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German Studies (BA)

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Global Environmental Policy MA, SIS (Master Degreee)

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Graphic Design BA

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Health Care Management MA,MS (Master Degree)

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Health Promotion BS

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Health Promotion Management MS, CAS (Master Degree)

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History MA/MS (Master Degree)

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History of Art MA/MS (Master Degree)

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Human Resource Analytics and Management MS, SPEXS (Master Degree)

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Instructional Design and Learning Analytics MS, SPEXS (Master Degree)

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Intercultural and International Communications MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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Interdisciplinary Studies: CLEG BA

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International Affairs: Comparative and Regional Studies MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Affairs: Global Governance, Politics, and Security MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Affairs: International Economic Relations MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Affairs: Natural Resources/Sustainable Development MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Affairs: US Foreign Policy and National Security MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Development MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Economics - SIS MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Economics- CAS MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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International Peace and Conflict Resolution MA, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Relations MA (Master Degree)

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International Service MS, SIS (Master Degree)

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International Studies

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International Training and Education MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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Journalism and Digital Storytelling MA, SOC (Master Degree)

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Journalism/Public Affairs: Broadcast Journalism MA, SOC (Master Degree)

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Journalism/Public Affairs: International Jour MA, SOC

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Journalism/Public Affairs: Investigative Journalism MA, SOC (Master Degree)

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Justice, Law and Criminology MS, SPA (Master Degree)

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Language and Area Studies: German/Europe BA

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Law and Justice

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Literature CAS, MA (Master Degree)

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Marketing MS, KOGOD (Master Degree)

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Master of Business Administration MBA (Master Degree)

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Mathematics and Economics BS

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Mathematics BA/BS

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Mathematics MA (Master Degree)

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Mathematics: Information and Security MA, CAS (Master Degree)

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Measurement and Evaluation MS (Master Degree)

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Nutrition MS (Master Degree)

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Organization Development MS (Master Degree)

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Performing Arts: Musical Theatre BA

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Performing Arts: Theatre BA

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Philosophy MA (Master Degree)

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Political Communication - School of Communication, SOC, MA (Master Degree)

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Political Communication MA (Master Degree)

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Political Science

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Political Science MA (Master Degree)

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Producing for Film and Video MA (Master Degree)

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Professional Science: Quantitative Analysis MS (Master Degree)

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Psychology BA/BS

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Psychology MA/MS (Master Degree)

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Public Administration (MPA) (Master Degree)

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Public Administration and Policy MPA (Master Degree)

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Public Anthropology MA (Master Degree)

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Public Policy MPP (Master Degree)

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Public Relations & Strategic Communication

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Real Estate MS (Master Degree)

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Religious Studies

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Russian studies

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Russian: Language and Area Studies

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Secondary Education

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Sociology Research and Practice MA (Master Degree)

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Spanish Studies BA

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Spanish: Latin American Studies MA (Master Degree)

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Spanish/Latin America: Language and Area BA

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Special Education: Learning Disabilities MA (Master Degree)

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Sports Analytics and Management MA (Master Degree)

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Statistics MA, MPS (Master Degree)

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Strategic Communication MA (Master Degree)

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Studio Art MFA (Master Degree)

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Sustainability Management MS (Master Degree)

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Taxation MS (Master Degree)

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA/MAT (TESOL) (Master Degree)

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Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MA/MAT (TESOL) (Master Degree)

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Teaching MAT (Master Degree)

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Terrorism and Homeland Security Policy MS (Master Degree)

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Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies BA

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